Wellness complex Wieliczka (Poland)

Health complex Wieliczka is a world-famous medical center that provides wellness treatments in salt underground chambers at the depth of 135 meters. The uniqueness of the resort is complemented by a special microclimate: stable temperature, high humidity, the content of potassium, manganese, sodium and calcium in the air. The resort is ideal for patients with respiratory problems. The activities of the sanatorium are carried out in cooperation with leading medical research centers. The main directions of treatment and recovery the following:

• bronchial, atopic and non-atopic asthma;

• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – POChP;

• pollen allergy and its symptoms;

• chronic, allergic inflammation of the nose and sinuses;

• chronic non-infectious inflammation of the bronchi and lungs;

• recurrent inflammation of the nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx and larynx.

• Treatment and rehabilitation programs include:

• a full range of diagnostic tests;

• consultations of specialists (pulmonologists, allergists or doctors of medical rehabilitation);

• physical therapy procedures (laser, current therapy, cryotherapy, magnetic therapy, light therapy, therapeutic massage, therapeutic gymnastics, etc.);

• medicinal inhalations;

• aerobic training;

• respiratory training including: airway correction, respiratory muscle strengthening, bronchial tree treatment, cough science;

• relaxing treatments.

All medical services are provided under the constant supervision of specialist doctors, nurses and physiotherapists. The main rehabilitation and treatment programs last for 3 weeks. Short-term special programs are also possible, for example, "Healthy Sleep" – a 12-hour preventive and wellness stay at night in the Chamber of the Eastern Mountains.